Chief Joseph Days announces 2026 Ranch Rodeo winners and awardees
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, July 6th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
JOSEPH – With the Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo well and truly wrapped up for 2026, final results have come in. Last week, Chief Joseph Days Rodeo posted event champions and the overall team standings for this year’s event:
Event Champions
- Team Branding — Quail Run Ranch
- Team Sorting — Quail Run Ranch
- Team Doctoring — Double CR
- Team Pasture Roping — J Arrow Livestock
Overall Team Standings
- 1st: Quail Run Ranch
- 2nd: Double CR
- 3rd: Temple Ranch
- 4th: J Arrow Livestock
- 5th: 3V Ranch
Alongside these incredible teams, two individuals stood out this year. Deanna De Mellow received this year’s Best Cowgirl award, and Barrie Qualle received the Top Hand Award. As written by Chief Joseph Days Rodeo:
“These special honors are voted on by their fellow Ranch Rodeo competitors, making them among the most meaningful awards presented each year. They recognize the grit, sportsmanship, work ethic, and character that define the spirit of Ranch Rodeo.”
Another congratulations to all participants and awardees this year!
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(Image originally posted by Chief Joseph Days Rodoe. Taken Paul Freidel of NP Ranch Images)
